TheJoe03:Lost Thought 00: TheJoe03: Doogled: So was Wade fined for his Game 3 flop? No? Oh...

Crazy how the flop rules never go after superstars like Wade, LeBron, Manu, Paul, Harden, etc. The day Stern retires will probably be one of the most celebrated days in NBA and basketball history.

NFL fans used to say that about Tagliabue

Did they have as much to complain about?

No, not quite as much. But he was the one that started the whole "no fun league".

Bigger issue is that the new guy will want to put his personal stamp on the league, meaning he will swing either greatly enhance the current policies, or go much more lax. Since the successor is hand-picked by Stern, it's likely the new league will become more like Stern's vision, but on steroids.

I loved the Kemp/Payton era Sonics as a kid and whole situation pissed me off, so I can't imagine how you guys felt and feel. I'm also a Mavericks fan, so we're probably one of the top 5 Stern hating NBA fanbases. Then again, he's pissed off a lot of fanbases in his career.

So I guess once the Heat realized they aren't going to be punished for flopping and LeBron can actually recommend it without penalty, they are just going to dial it up to 11 tonight. Honestly, someone needs to go for the ejection, knock LBJ or Wade in the mouth and yell "NOW THAT IS A FARKING FOUL"

TheManofPA:So I guess once the Heat realized they aren't going to be punished for flopping and LeBron can actually recommend it without penalty, they are just going to dial it up to 11 tonight. Honestly, someone needs to go for the ejection, knock LBJ or Wade in the mouth and yell "NOW THAT IS A FARKING FOUL"

You're aware that the Pacers fouled LeBron three times on that play, right?

Oh, because someone fell awkwardly, they're flopping. I'll pull your arm from behind while you're in the air and we'll see if you stay upright, okay?

TheManofPA:So I guess once the Heat realized they aren't going to be punished for flopping and LeBron can actually recommend it without penalty, they are just going to dial it up to 11 tonight. Honestly, someone needs to go for the ejection, knock LBJ or Wade in the mouth and yell "NOW THAT IS A FARKING FOUL"

Wizards did that to the Cavs like ~5 years back. Their argument was "well, we're going to get called for it anyways, so we're just going to hit them hard each time they go down the lane." I think the Wiz lasted longer than they should have.

TheJoe03:TheManofPA: Honestly, someone needs to go for the ejection, knock LBJ or Wade in the mouth and yell "NOW THAT IS A FARKING FOUL"

I pray for that to happen all the time, not so much to Bron bron but if someone would pop Wade at least once I'll be happy. Especially after his cheapshot he did the other day.

Honestly, Wade is the one who deserves it most this side of Manu; LBJ though was rarer with it until he started playing more and more with Wade. His comments today somewhat ring true because he's added it to his game like elite players working on their low-post game

Doogled:TheManofPA: So I guess once the Heat realized they aren't going to be punished for flopping and LeBron can actually recommend it without penalty, they are just going to dial it up to 11 tonight. Honestly, someone needs to go for the ejection, knock LBJ or Wade in the mouth and yell "NOW THAT IS A FARKING FOUL"

Wizards did that to the Cavs like ~5 years back. Their argument was "well, we're going to get called for it anyways, so we're just going to hit them hard each time they go down the lane." I think the Wiz lasted longer than they should have.

IAmRight:Doogled: TheManofPA: So I guess once the Heat realized they aren't going to be punished for flopping and LeBron can actually recommend it without penalty, they are just going to dial it up to 11 tonight. Honestly, someone needs to go for the ejection, knock LBJ or Wade in the mouth and yell "NOW THAT IS A FARKING FOUL"

Wizards did that to the Cavs like ~5 years back. Their argument was "well, we're going to get called for it anyways, so we're just going to hit them hard each time they go down the lane." I think the Wiz lasted longer than they should have.

Bulls did that the entire series.

/way to brick the layup, Wade

Not even close to the same thing. The Bulls stopped fast breaks by wrapping their arms around people. The Wiz were out for blood.

TheManofPA:Honestly, Wade is the one who deserves it most this side of Manu; LBJ though was rarer with it until he started playing more and more with Wade. His comments today somewhat ring true because he's added it to his game like elite players working on their low-post game

TheJoe03:TheManofPA: Honestly, Wade is the one who deserves it most this side of Manu; LBJ though was rarer with it until he started playing more and more with Wade. His comments today somewhat ring true because he's added it to his game like elite players working on their low-post game

Couldn't have said it better myself, totally agree.

On the other side, who could really blame him. Based on the league's opinion, there's been only 4 flops all playoffs. If what he, Wade, and Manu do isn't flopping and it gets him one step closer to the title, he's been doing his job as an elite player.